Blaine Calkins

Calkins criticized Liberal science policy during Oral Questions in Parliament.

In a House of Commons Oral Questions exchange, Blaine Calkins said Liberals have repeatedly told Canadians to trust the science while firing scientists who help feed Canadians. The item frames his remarks as part of a broader Conservative critique of the government’s handling of science and agriculture policy.

Calkins’s official X account identifies him as MP for Ponoka—Didsbury and Conservative Shadow Minister for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation.

His profile information lists his current parliamentary role and shadow cabinet portfolio. The post is a static account bio rather than a news update, but it is a public mention of his current position.

Global News reports Calkins is seeking to reverse federal natural health product rules through a private member’s bill.

The article says Calkins is pursuing a private member’s bill that would undo the Liberal government’s changes bringing natural health products under pharmaceutical-style rules. It frames the effort as a parliamentary push currently being studied by the House of Commons health committee.

The Albertan says Calkins hopes the new Parliament will address Alberta concerns and make progress on key issues.

The article quotes Calkins saying he wants the 45th Parliament to deliver positive movement on major issues affecting Alberta. It also notes that he was re-appointed Conservative shadow minister for hunting, fishing and conservation.

Blaine Calkins is a Conservative MP for Ponoka—Didsbury, elected in 2025 with 82% of the vote, and currently serves as Shadow Minister for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation

Blaine Calkins, a Conservative MP representing Ponoka—Didsbury in Alberta, was re-elected in 2025 with a landslide 82% of the vote[2]. He has been re-appointed as the Conservative shadow minister for hunting, fishing and conservation and is the chair of the Conservative Hunting and Angling Caucus[5][12].

No recent news, social media posts, or public mentions of Blaine Calkins found in the last 7 days

Search results contain no news, social media posts, or public mentions of Blaine Calkins within the last 7 days (July 12-19, 2026). All available sources are from earlier dates, including election results from April 28, 2025, and Parliament opening in 2025[1][2][5].

Newly-elected MP Blaine Calkins to promote agriculture and oil in Ponoka–Didsbury

Defeating multiple challengers, Conservative MP Blaine Calkins was elected on April 28, 2025, and plans to prioritize promoting and supporting local agriculture and oil and gas industries. Calkins, first elected in 2006 and re-elected in 2008, 2011, 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2025, aims to work closely with local officials to support these key district sectors.